Elvis and Priscilla Presley 1972 Marital Termination Agreement signed by both. ...

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Elvis and Priscilla Presley 1972 Marital Termination Agreement signed by both. Elvis and Priscilla Presley 1972 Marital Termination Agreement signed by both. 9-page, 8.5 x 13 in. printed document, dated August 15, 1972; signed by both, "Elvis Aaron Presley" in black ink and "Priscilla Ann Presley" in blue ink on page nine. Additionally, page 2 and 3 have been initialed in the margins "E.A.P." in black ink by Elvis Presley, the first being an acceptance to a provision regarding child support and the second being an acceptance to a provision regarding spousal support. The document stresses the fact that, "the parties wish to avoid unnecessary litigation and the emotional stress and expense which would accompany same, and to resolve the matters of child custody, child support and to forever, finally and completely settle all their rights to spousal support...this Marital Settlement Agreement is intended to be a final, binding and non-modifiable agreement between the parties." The reason given for the divorce, as stated within, is "Unfortunate circumstances and unhappy differences have arisen between the parties by reason of which they have lived separate and apart since February 23, 1972, and by reason of which they intend to dissolve their marriage through a Petition therefore to be filed by Husband in the Los Angeles Superior Court." The document exhibits 2-hole punches at the top and a number of staple holes along the top edge. One central fold on all pages; overall, in very good to fine condition. Housed in a custom leather and cloth slipcase.

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